Nicholas County property record for 488 Ward Rd, Canvas, WV 26662
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $433 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-12-0120.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-12-0120.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Deck Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00050759 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 488 WARD RD |
| City | CANVAS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26662-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 AC SUR DEER CK |
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTUCKY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
Source: Nicholas County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 WARD RD, CANVAS, WV 26662-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Nicholas County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas County |
| Unified School District | Nicholas County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $433.00 (-1.14%) | $64,080 (-0.84%) Land $9,300 Building $54,780 | $106,800 (-0.84%) Land $15,500 Building $91,300 |
| 2025 | $438.00 (+6.83%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $64,620 (+4.56%) Land $9,300 Building $55,320 | $107,700 (+4.56%) Land $15,500 Building $92,200 |
| 2023 | $410.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $61,800 (+1.08%) Land $9,300 Building $52,500 | $103,000 (+1.08%) Land $15,500 Building $87,500 |
| 2022 | $403.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $61,140 Land $9,300 Building $51,840 | $101,900 Land $15,500 Building $86,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NETTIE LEIVASY PSD serves 3,630 people · EPA ID WV3303403 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Aug 2023 Coliform assessment Oct 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber · DSL | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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